[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 28, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E81]
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              IN REMEMBRANCE OF CONGRESSMAN FRANK CREMEANS

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2003

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Congressman Frank 
Cremeans, former Representative of Ohio's 6th Congressional District, a 
District neighboring mine. Frank, a friend to many of us in the 
Chamber, passed away at his home on January 2, 2003.
  Frank was born in Cheshire, Gallia County, Ohio on April 5, 1945. He 
graduated from Kyger Creek Local in Gallipolis; received his Bachelor 
of Arts from the University of Rio Grande; and Master of Arts from Ohio 
University. He was an entrepreneur, a teacher, a school administrator, 
and a public servant.
  Frank ran for Congress in 1994 and was elected to the 104th Congress, 
where he served the citizens of the 6th Congressional District with 
principle and vigor. He sought to restore the bonds of trust between 
the people and their elected Representatives by signing the Contract 
with America. Frank was a fiscal conservative, and cared deeply about 
constituent service.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout the strenuous campaign and term in Congress, 
Frank Cremeans had the strong support of his loving wife, Carol, and 
children, John, Cari, and Leigh Ane. Family was always of great 
importance to him. Frank leaves a legacy of achievement in the arenas 
of business, education, and government. Through his successes, he 
touched many lives. We remember him today and offer our sincere 
condolences to his family.

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